Senior Tax Manager

White Horse Employment; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and reporting for a renowned retail brand. This pivotal role offers the chance to influence strategic decisions and collaborate with senior stakeholders, ensuring tax compliance while managing risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK corporate tax and VAT legislation, along with proven leadership skills. Join a supportive and collaborative culture that values career development and offers a hybrid working model. If you're ready to shape tax strategy in a nationally recognized business, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Lucrative bonus

Pension scheme

Car allowance or company car

Hybrid working model

Supportive company culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CTA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Strong experience in retail or consumer-facing industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance and reporting, including Corporate Tax and VAT returns.
• Provide strategic tax advice on business decisions.

Skills

UK corporate tax legislation

VAT legislation

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

CTA qualification

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

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White Horse Employment is proud to be partnering with a leading retailer with a national presence in their search for a Senior Tax Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned tax professional looking to take ownership of tax compliance for a household brand.

What’s On Offer

• Salary of up to £85,000
• Lucrative bonus and pension scheme
• Car allowance or company car
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Supportive and collaborative company culture
• The opportunity to shape tax strategy in a nationally recognised retail business
• Career development and progression opportunities within a respected group

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the tax compliance and reporting operations, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of Corporate Tax and VAT returns, and supporting strategic decision-making through expert tax guidance. Acting as a key business partner, you will influence commercial decisions, identify tax risks and opportunities, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and wider business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead tax compliance and reporting, including Corporate Tax and VAT returns.
• Provide strategic tax advice on business decisions and growth plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor across business functions, ensuring tax compliance and managing risks.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement necessary business adaptations.
• Support audits and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Develop the tax team and drive continuous process improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified accountant through CTA, ACA, ACCA
• In-depth knowledge of UK corporate tax and VAT legislation.
• Strong experience in a complex commercial environment, preferably retail or consumer-facing industries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects, and communicate complex information clearly to non-tax professionals.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a track record of identifying and delivering improvements.

If you’d like to find out more, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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